James “Junior” Ross Kirkpatrick, Jr., 68, of Trenton, passed away March 31, 2020. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Kirkpatrick; parents, Gertrude and James Ross Kirkpatrick, Sr.; and sister, Patricia A. Adams. He is survived by his daughters, Sally Bryson, of Trenton and Kelly (Samuel) Howard, of Sale ... (click for more)

Elaine Margaret Underwood, 78, of Trenton, passed away March 31, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Widowed at 38 years old, Elaine exemplified great strength and courage, working two jobs and raising her nine children. Her family admits she was the strongest woman they know. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Underwood; ... (click for more)

Richard Casavant, age 77, died peacefully and with the utmost grace at his home in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 2020. At his side were his wife Jane and his son John, and his constant canine companion, Archie. He was also surrounded with love from his son David and other family and friends. Since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2018, Richard remained insistent ... (click for more)

With gracious peace, Charles Barry Torrence passed away on March 27, 2020. He was 78 years old. Barry was the son of the late Charles and Sally Torrence. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, his loving wife of 44 years, Loraine Battle Torrence; his children, Scott (Donna), Chas (Meg) and Brittain (Eric); and his much-adored grandchildren, Charlie, Battle, Miller, ... (click for more)

A child under five has died of coronavirus in a Chattanooga hospital, county officials said Wednesday. Becky Barnes, Health Department administrator, said the child had underlying illnesses. “It is our deepest regret to share with you today our first COVID-19-related pediatric death,” said Ms. Barnes, “As we mourn with the family, we also take this opportunity to urgently ... (click for more)

Georgia state health officials said Wednesday that 154 people in the state have died of the coronavirus - up from 125 the day before. The cases have spiraled to 4,748 - up from the Tuesday report of 4,117. Officials said 1,013 have been hospitalized in Georgia with the deadly virus. Whitfield County is up to 14 cases with one death. Walker County, which long resisted ... (click for more)